Category: Islamabad
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A special court operating under the Official Secrets Act delivered a verdict, sentencing both former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to 10 years in jail in connection with the cipher case. The cipher case revolves around a diplomatic document, the return of which has been a subject of contention. The…
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Islamabad: In November 2022 after starting its flight operations, Fly Jinnah has rapidly ascended to become a leading player in Pakistan’s aviation industry. In a significant development, the airline has now obtained clearance from Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to conduct CAT III approaches, arrivals, and departures. This clearance positions Fly Jinnah as the sole…
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Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast for varying intensities of rainfall across Islamabad and several regions of Pakistan for Thursday evening and night. The synoptic situation indicates the prevalence of continental air over most parts of the country. A shallow westerly wave is expected to affect the upper regions of Pakistan, resulting in…
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A video depicting a lifeless body suspended from the pedestrian bridge at Express Highway has gained widespread attention on social media. Islamabad Updates, a social media account, shared the unsettling video on X (formerly Twitter) earlier today. According to News Source, the body remained hanging for an extended period, obscured by dense fog in Islamabad.…
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History of the Case The Toshakhana case surrounding former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been a major political controversy since its emergence in 2022. Here’s a comprehensive timeline of the key events: August 2022: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government files a petition against Khan with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).…
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The Labor Department in Islamabad is regularly inspecting petrol pumps within the city. In a recent examination, issues were identified at eight petrol pumps where customers were found to be receiving less fuel than what they had paid for. In response, authorities took corrective measures by sealing the nozzles of these pumps. Read more:Petrol Prices…
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As a seven-member Supreme Court bench commenced the hearing on the case of lifetime disqualification on Tuesday, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan asserted his reluctance to advocate the extreme prohibition, especially given the approaching general elections on Feb 8, where three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is vying for a historic fourth term. Awan, representing the…
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The cipher case revolves around a diplomatic document that was reported as missing from Imran Khan’s possession. The PTI alleges that this document contained a threat from the United States aimed at removing Khan from office. On August 5, 2023, Imran Khan, the PTI chief, was found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison…
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ISLAMABAD – The Jamaat e Islami (JI) has declared its intent to organize a Gaza March in front of the US Embassy in Islamabad on October 29. The march seeks to pressure Israel to lift the siege on Gaza and open routes for humanitarian aid, according to Bol News. JI Amir Sirajul Haq urged the public…